Qian Renxue Is Too Childish

Qian Renxue was extremely dissatisfied with Bibi Dong's sudden summons and even wanted to go to the Pope's Palace with Su Cheng, but he stopped her.

Su Cheng didn't want the conflict between the two to escalate further and become unmanageable.

And...

Even Lorelai could recognize him, so how much does Bibi Dong actually remember about the Simulated World?

Having experienced the depths of another world, what did she learn?

Will they completely connect their two selves from different worlds?

Although they hadn't spent much time together, Su Cheng could still sense that the other person had indeed changed.

During the three months he lived in Spirit City six months ago, he participated in several high-level meetings as a newly promoted elder.

Unlike Bibi Dong during the first Simulation, she seemed less obsessive now.

In terms of speech, behavior, and interpersonal relationships, he is more like a Pope than a powerful Soul Master.

In the Pope's Palace Council Hall, Bibi Dong suppressed the unusual emotions on her face as she watched Su Cheng walk into the hall.

There was one thing that Su Cheng actually guessed wrong.

When he first entered Spirit City, Bibi Dong immediately knew of his return.

However, since it did not originate from the detection of Spiritual Power, she did not need to release a wide range of perception at all times within Spirit City.

It wasn't someone else who informed me. I learned of this through a connection between our souls.

To be precise, it came from that faint starlight rooted deep in her soul, which she could never reach or use.

After that dream more than half a year ago, Bibi Dong inexplicably obtained this item.

Although it can never reach that starlight, it continues to emit light.

Like a magical transformation device, it transformed the dark and evil Rakshasa Evil Intent deep in Bibi Dong's soul into her own spiritual essence, and then fought against the evil energy that had penetrated her soul.

It was precisely because of this that she did not need to worry too much about the pressure of the Rakshasa God Test in a short period of time, and had enough patience to wait for Su Cheng.

Otherwise, given her past tense mental state, her approach to handling unexpected events would only be more radical than Qian Renxue's.

Just after Su Cheng returned to Spirit City, Bibi Dong also had a strange intuition.

It was this subtle feeling that made her eager to see him.

Looking at Su Cheng, a strange light flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes.

"You've advanced to Soul Saint?!"

"That's right."

"I remember when you left Spirit City last time, you said you were going to absorb your Sixth Soul Ring and advance to Spirit Emperor? It's only been half a year, hasn't it?"

"Yes, I've had some good fortune."

Su Cheng nodded casually, but secretly observed the other party's expression.

He really wants to know what Bibi Dong's current situation is.

How many memories remain, how much rationality and knowledge do these memories bring her, and what changes will occur in her state of mind...?

At the same time, will the constant permeation of the Rakshasa God's Will overwhelm that layer of rationality?

But if Bibi Dong really remembers a lot of things, then what should my position be?

If things really develop in an unexpected way, Su Cheng himself can't figure out whether the outcome will be good or bad for the relationship between the two of them, or for the Spirit Hall.

He's never been very good at this.

"By the way, do you remember what you promised me before?"

To Su Cheng's surprise, Bibi Dong did not continue to inquire about his cultivation level and opportunities, but instead asked another question.

He was taken aback. "Which thing are you referring to?"

Bibi Dong frowned upon hearing this. "In three more months, the one-year term will be up. At that time, the High Priest and I will personally guide Qian Renxue. You and she should separate for a while."

"Oh, you mean this? I remember." Su Cheng nodded, then said bluntly, "Xiao Xue has made rapid progress recently. She won't need your or the High Priest's guidance, and neither of you can guide her anyway."

Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow, seemingly somewhat unconvinced.

"Su Cheng, you may not know this, but there is a legendary Godhood Inheritance within the Spirit Hall. Qian Renxue has the opportunity to become the new Angel God."

"..."

Su Cheng glanced at her, but did not speak immediately.

Something's not right.

Logically speaking, Bibi Dong shouldn't know about the Angel God, let alone be so certain about it.

Even if she knew, how could she know that Qian Renxue had a chance to become a god, and why would she tell her about it?

After a moment of silence, Su Cheng tentatively said, "Your His Holiness the Pope, I thought your relationship with Xiao Xue wasn't very good."

"You've misunderstood." Bibi Dong sighed softly, her expression slightly helpless.

"Because of some past experiences, Qian Renxue has always been a bit immature and has a deep misunderstanding of me. You've spent so much time with her, so you must know her personality quite well."

"After we talked about her last time, I also reflected on it. Maybe I was too harsh on her in the past."

"But the Spirit Hall needs her, and everyone is watching her."

"You can't protect her forever, and I can't stand behind her forever. Qian Renxue is no longer a child, and she shouldn't be so childish anymore."

"..." Su Cheng blinked, feeling that these words sounded a bit strange, but he couldn't quite put his finger on why.

"What do you think?" Seeing that he didn't speak, Bibi Dong asked sincerely.

"Huh?" Seeing her expression, Su Cheng could only hesitate and nod. "Hmm, that seems to make sense, but—"

"It's good that you think it makes sense." Bibi Dong breathed a sigh of relief and continued.

"I know your abilities; even the High Priest praised the cultivation technique you developed. However, it would be too presumptuous of you to say that we cannot guide Qian Renxue."

"The High Priest is a level 99 Peerless Douluo with extensive experience in Soul Master cultivation. The Godhood Inheritance I just told you about is located in the Douluo Hall. The High Priest guarded the Douluo Hall for many years and has done extensive research on this inheritance."

"Does this knowledge offer no help whatsoever to Qian Renxue?"

That's not what I meant, but—

Just as Su Cheng was about to speak, Bibi Dong interrupted him again, "You can say what you're thinking beforehand. The High Priest and I mainly play a supervisory and guiding role."

"...Alright." Su Cheng sighed.

Bibi Dong's behavior, he couldn't be too forceful.

Indeed, he now has the confidence to speak with everyone on an equal footing.

With a sword in hand, unless an enemy comes from the sky, there is no enemy below the God-level to fear. He is confident that he can exchange one for one with anyone.

But Bibi Dong's words showed no ill intent, and she always appeared to be reasoning with him and appealing to his Emotional Stirring. Qian Daoliu would never harm his granddaughter, so he really couldn't find fault with her.

Moreover, if Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue could reconcile, it would be a situation he would be happy to see.

"Then it's settled. Come to the Pope's Palace in three months."

"I understand." Su Cheng nodded. "But don't let Xiao Xue come into contact with that Godhood Inheritance you mentioned."

"Um?"

"Absolutely not, I will also warn Xiao Xue about this."

Bibi Dong stared at Su Cheng for a moment before softly saying, "Okay."

He then asked, "How strong are you now?"

Just as Su Cheng was about to answer, a thought suddenly struck him, and he asked in return, "What does Your His Holiness the Pope think?"

"..."

Bibi Dong glanced at him, but remained silent.

After a long while, he suddenly smiled.

That radiant glow seemed to illuminate the entire hall.

Even the sunlight streaming in through the floor-to-ceiling windows seemed a little dimmer.

She was already extremely beautiful.

However, he usually maintains a cold and dignified demeanor, coupled with the added prestige of his status as the Pope, and the sinister and ruthless nature hidden beneath his surface after undergoing the Rakshasa God Test.

With all these external halos, her physical appearance was overshadowed by her complex temperament.

Even Su Cheng now sees her more as the Pope above all others, the future Rakshasa God, rather than simply a woman.

However, otherwise, it would be difficult for Su Cheng to completely distinguish between the real Bibi Dong and the person in his memory.

"?"

Her sudden change in expression surprised Su Cheng.

Thinking about it carefully, he realized that he had never seen Bibi Dong show this kind of expression since the last Simulation ended.

"Su Cheng, do you know that in the past I always thought that the so-called genius was like me, Soul Master with Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power, or like Qian Renxue, Heaven's Proud Daughter with a God-level Martial Soul and Innate Soul Power of up to level 20."

As she spoke, Bibi Dong moved gracefully and slowly walked to Su Cheng's side.

A faint yet incredibly lingering fragrance drifted into his mouth and nose without him even noticing.

Su Cheng glanced at the other person sideways.

He didn't expect Bibi Dong to reveal the secret of Twin Martial Souls, which wasn't exactly a secret within the Spirit Hall.

Some senior elders do know about this, but they obviously won't reveal it casually.

"But after meeting you, I realized that there is another kind of genius in the world, a true genius."

"A true genius?" Su Cheng raised an eyebrow noncommittally, inexplicably thinking of Yu Xiaogang.

He then chuckled and said, "I don't consider myself a genius; I just had some good fortune."

"This is just your own idea." Bibi Dong was unaware of his wild associations.

At this moment, she had walked a little behind Su Cheng. From an angle where he couldn't see her, a complex smile with a hint of nostalgia appeared on her face, and her eyebrows and eyes softened a bit.

She continued in a low voice, "You can see yourself clearly, know what you want, and firmly stick to your beliefs. Most people in the world can't do that."

"You know what I want?" Su Cheng turned around to look at the other person's back, somewhat surprised.

"I don't know." Bibi Dong turned back to meet his gaze, her eyes as charming as a young girl's.

At that moment, his heart couldn't help but beat a little faster.

"But surely it's not about figuring out how to get Qian Renxue to accept that little girl Zhu Zhuqing or something like that?"

"..." Su Cheng's eyes twitched upon hearing this.

Threaten.

This is absolutely a threat.

"Your His Holiness the Pope, please don't joke like that," Su Cheng said solemnly. "I have already said that I will keep my promise and come to the Pope's Palace to help you in three months."

"Of course I believe you." Bibi Dong curled the corners of her lips, lowered her eyelids to conceal the smugness in her eyes, and said calmly, "If there's nothing else, you may leave now."

She actually wanted to chat a little longer.

But there's plenty of time in the future, and we've said enough for today.

"Alright, then I'll take my leave." Su Cheng nodded and turned to leave.

"Su Cheng."

"What's wrong?"

"Can I see your Soul Ring?"

Su Cheng thought about it and did not refuse.

Anyway, this can't be hidden; it will be revealed to others sooner or later.

It wouldn't be a problem if Bibi Dong knew in advance.

He immediately summoned his Martial Soul, the Longevity Sword, and then seven Soul Ring appeared beneath his feet.

The crimson Sixth Soul Ring was naturally extraordinary.

But compared to the Seventh Soul Ring, which shimmers with a crystal-like luster, it is nothing.

Bibi Dong stared blankly at the pale pink special Soul Ring, a strange light flashing in her eyes.

He waved his hand, indicating that he could leave, without even bothering to ask about the specifics of the Soul Ring.

"Huh?"

At this moment, Su Cheng was taken aback.

He had just vaguely sensed an unusual fluctuation emanating from Bibi Dong, along with a strange sense of familiarity.

But Bibi Dong had already turned away, so he couldn't ask any more questions.

He shook his head, then turned and left the Pope's Palace with some confusion.

After he left and walked away, Bibi Dong, who was standing alone in the hall, finally breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"It really is because of you..."

When that extremely peculiar and dazzling Seventh Soul Ring appeared, the starlight in her soul that had been silently giving her power suddenly shone brightly.

It seems that she has also established a subtle connection with Su Cheng.

Now she finally understood why, even though this halo was always within her own soul, she could never touch it.

Because it was never meant to be hers.

Although I don't know what this thing is or why it came into my soul.

But she had a strange intuition that this thing would inevitably return to Su Cheng in the future.

On the other side, Su Cheng, upon returning to the Elder Hall, unsurprisingly began to be questioned by Qian Renxue.

"So, you really want to go work for Bibi Dong in three months?" Qian Renxue pouted, looking very unhappy.

"Hmm." Su Cheng nodded. "Actually, your progress has already exceeded my expectations. With your current state, I can quickly revise a new cultivation method for you. If everything goes smoothly, you might even be able to master the Innate Power I used before in the remaining time."

This is also the main reason why he agreed to Bibi Dong's request so readily.

Whether the other party has a valid reason or has leverage over him, these are only a small part of the reasons.

Most importantly, Qian Renxue no longer needed him to keep a close eye on her cultivation.

In Su Cheng's original estimate, if they could each generate a core that stabilized their own souls within a year, that would be enough for him to use as a basis to develop a unique cultivation technique suitable for Qian Renxue's twin souls.

But now that the other side is one step ahead, that's even better.

The remaining time can be used to begin building a basic cycle based on the practice techniques.

Once the cycle is established, the hidden dangers of her twin souls are truly and completely eliminated.

Unless they are contemplating suicide, it is impossible for them to be on the verge of destruction due to their fighting with each other.

At that point, no matter how the two of them fight, there will be no more risks.

Regarding her current situation, Su Cheng already had some initial ideas about cultivation techniques.

Ultimately, it's about striving to find common ground while respecting differences.

Although Qian Renxue's two personalities follow different paths, they are not completely opposite or diametrically opposed.

I only updated once today; I couldn't hold it in anymore and had to go get a shot. Everyone must take precautions; this flu outbreak is pretty severe, and I don't even know how I got infected. Plus, my blood test results show a bacterial infection, not H1N1 or anything like that. Sigh, I'm a little afraid of getting a viral infection after I recover. My whole body aches, and I'm owing more and more updates; I'm so sad.